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FIELD GUIDE · CARLSBAD

Ponto

Carlsbad, CA

Ponto, Carlsbad, CAPhoto by Jason Lee via Google

Ponto Surf Forecast for Saturday, October 17, 2026

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Latest forecast for Saturday, October 17, 2026
Surf
2-3 ft
General forecast
GOOD
Worth a surf
Same for every surfer. Not adjusted for your level or boards.
Get your call
Best window
3:15 PM–5:45 PM
Primary swell
1.8 ft @ 20s WSW
Wind
6 mph NNW cross-shore
Tide
Falling · 3.3 ft · next low
Confidence
98/100
Sources & forecast details
Secondary swell
0.9 ft @ 15s S

Valid Sat 5:00 PM America/Los_Angeles · Source updated Sat 1:50 PM · Computed Sat 2:43 PM · CDIP, NOAA NWS, NOAA COOPS, NOAA CO-OPS

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Ponto Hourly Surf Forecast

Latest daily forecast · Sat, Oct 17 · America/Los_Angeles. Separate from the selected day above.

Ponto today hourly surf forecast with surf height, the Quiver call, swell, wind, tide, and confidence.
TimeSurfQuiver callSwellWindTideConfidence
2:00 AM2.7 ft—1.6 ft @ 15s WSW (0.7 ft @ 9s WNW)9 mph WSW2.5 ft · Rising99%
5:00 AM2.5 ft—1.5 ft @ 15s WSW (0.7 ft @ 9s WNW)7 mph SW3.2 ft · Rising100%
8:00 AM2.2 ft—1.4 ft @ 20s WSW (0.6 ft @ 9s WNW)15 mph E3.6 ft · Rising100%
11:00 AM2.7 ft—1.8 ft @ 20s WSW (0.7 ft @ 9s WNW)10 mph E4.1 ft · Rising100%
2:00 PM2.7 ft—1.8 ft @ 20s WSW (0.7 ft @ 9s WNW)5 mph NW4.3 ft · Falling99%
5:00 PM2.7 ftBest window1.8 ft @ 20s WSW (0.9 ft @ 15s S)6 mph NNW3.3 ft · Falling98%
8:00 PM2.7 ft—2.8 ft @ 14s SSW (0.7 ft @ 9s WNW)15 mph E1.6 ft · Falling91%
11:00 PM2.7 ft—2.8 ft @ 14s SSW (0.7 ft @ 9s WNW)5 mph E1 ft · Rising89%
About this spot · ratings & ideal conditions
BEGINNER-INTERMEDIATE
BEACH BREAK
3.5
RATING
14
REVIEWS

West to northwest swells in the 3-5 foot range with light east or northeast winds. Mid-tide on the drop produces the most defined peaks. Ponto handles a wide swell window but tends to close out over 6 feet. Fall glassy mornings and small winter pulses are the sweet spot.

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PONTO
CARLSBAD, CA
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Quiver · Field Guide · Carlsbad, CAUpdated OCT 17, 2026QUIVER //

Selected day: 2026-10-17 · America/Los_Angeles

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